Tweet Travellers from every country with confirmed coronavirus cases will be banned from taking the Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia said it has suspended arrivals of nationals from 24 countries with coronavirus cases, which leaves a question mark … Continue reading →
Tweet Crooked Compass is challenging curious and sophisticated travellers to think differently about four destinations not commonly found on bucket-lists: Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Chechnya and Palestine. The boutique tour operator is offering small group itineraries departing throughout 2020 and 2021. … Continue reading →
Tweet InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has lauched its second voco™ hotel: voco® Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in partnership with KSA-based developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co. Offering a spacious, modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience … Continue reading →
Tweet Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth announce 2020 abseiling dates with new, lower age restrictions. As of 2020, the age has been lowered to 14 years of age with the permission of a guardian aged 18 or over. Previously, … Continue reading →
Tweet In April 2020, a bold Secret Compass team will head to the isolated jewel of the Arabian Sea for an epic expedition to traverse the UNESCO-listed island of Socotra. Bisecting the island from coast to coast, this 120km … Continue reading →
Tweet RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning tourism industry has taken off in a new direction with the launch of the Kingdom’s first national commercial helicopter operation. The Helicopter Co. will provide private air transportation services within the main cities of Saudi … Continue reading →
TweetAvis Budget Group and Etihad Aviation Group have announced a new, global partnership. Under the agreement, Avis Budget Group become the exclusive car rental provider for Etihad Airways, Etihad Holidays and the loyalty programme Etihad Guest. The partnership will see … Continue reading →
TweetRapidly expanding Indian hotel operator OYO has ticked off entry into another new territory in its bid to be a truly global player. It latest market entry is Saudi Arabia, and debuted with 50 hotels comprising more than 3,000 rooms. … Continue reading →
TweetAbu Dhabi-based Etihad is claiming to have made the world’s first commercial flight using locally-produced sustainable fuel. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, powered by GE GEnx-IB engines, flew from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam, said the airline. Sustainable fuel for the flight … Continue reading →
Tweet On the Beach has signed a deal with Emirates Airline that will see it add holidays to Dubai and other Gulf beach resorts. It has launched a ‘direct integration’ with Emirates’ Online B2B so it can offer direct flights … Continue reading →
Tweet The two companies have signed an interline agreement meaning customers can travel from Dundee via London Stansted to Emirates’ network of 155 destinations around the world on a single ticket. It also means passengers flying from Dundee to London … Continue reading →
Tweet Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is inviting travellers to take advantage of special early bird discounts and plan adventurous holidays in the new year. The special promotion applies to travel from Bangkok or Phuket to popular destinations across … Continue reading →
TweetAir Arabia launches a new brand design. ( Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), celebrated 15 years of successful operations which transformed the air travel industry in the wider MENA region by … Continue reading →
Tweet Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Sports Authority (GSA) on Sunday announced details of its new electronic visa system, Sharek, which allows international motor racing fans to travel to the kingdom for the December 15 Formula E race, the Saudia Ad … Continue reading →
TweetEtihad Airways will increase its frequency on the London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi route from three to four a day during the Christmas period. The extra flight, which will leave London at 12.50 and depart from Abu Dhabi at 7.05am, … Continue reading →
Tweet Put on a smile on their faces and travel to the ultimate holiday destination for a hassle-free and budget-friendly family break If you are looking for a budget-friendly way to visit Dubai this winter, Emirates has launched an amazing … Continue reading →
TweetEtihad Airways’ new fare is targeted towards business travellers and passengers taking weekend breaks or day trips ― those who travel light. ― AFP pic ABU DHABI, Sept 5 ― Etihad Airways has launched a new tier of flight tickets … Continue reading →
Tweet Dubai: Most UAE residents are still probably reeling from their last Eid holiday break in another country, but travel experts are already sharing their insights on which vacation hotspots are at the top of everyone’s must-visit list. According … Continue reading →
TweetABU DHABI, Aug 1 2018 (WAM) – The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Airbnb, the online community marketplace which provides access to millions of unique accommodation and Experiences around the world, have teamed up … Continue reading →
TweetAs the start of the Hajj season nears, leading travel metasearch engine Skyscanner has created a guide to help pilgrims chart out their journey and enjoy a seamless travel experience. The guide includes helpful information such as dates, how much … Continue reading →
